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Ateneum-University in Gdansk is one of the biggest and most renowned private colleges of higher education in northern Poland. Our goal is to prepare our students to become well-qualified members of society who are fully aware of its dynamic structure and global character.

In order to achieve our aim, we have brought together the ideals of a humanist education with the possibilities of modern technology. Since a comprehensive education is our priority, we do our best to ensure excellent studying conditions, as well as a student-centred learning environment.

A high academic level is guaranteed by our professors, who are experts in their fields and the recipients of numerous prizes and diplomas. They are always keen to share their knowledge and experience in lectures and tutorials, while our administrative staff are ready to help with the formalities and offer support to students during their first days in Gdansk.

The university is located in the very centre of Gdansk, close to the main railway station. We are proud to have spacious and comfortable auditoriums with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, a computer room, an internet café and a library with a section for scholarly research, all indispensable elements in effective knowledge acquisition.

What is more, we encourage an active lifestyle, promoting sports and recreational activities organized by members of the Student Parliament and the Academic Sports Club.

We treat our work as an important challenge and feel motivated to provide our students with the knowledge they are hungry for, and make sure that our graduates have the skills that make them highly employable.

Why to study in Gdańsk?What makes Gdansk so unique?Gdansk is the oldest and biggest city in northern Poland. Together with Gdynia and Sopot, it forms metropolitan area known as the ‘Tricity’.Gdansk is the place where Lech Walesa initiated the process that led to the collapse of Communism.

Gdansk has much more to offer: the city’s cosmopolitan, open and tolerant atmosphere is a reflection of its history – Gdansk has not always been Polish and has changed hands between Poles and Germans no fewer than six times, as well as being independent for three separate periods. Some of the most known citizens of Gdansk include: Jan Heweliusz, Günther Grass, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, Jan Bernard Bonifacio, Anton Möller and Arthur Schopenhauer.

In the most recent history Gdansk was one of the host cities of the UEFA's "EURO 2012".

In 2013 we will be hosting the 28th edition of The Men's European Volleyball Championship. The matches will take place in Ergo Arena which can accommodate up to 12000 people.

Attractions

The Tricity is a summer holiday destination attracting thousands of tourists drawn by the city’s magnificent architecture and the beautiful sandy beaches of the Baltic coast.

The Old Town in Gdansk, which boasts the largest brick-built church in the world, always makes a huge impression on visitors. Tourists are attracted to the city centre by the many restaurants, cafes, clubs, bars and amber shops.

Beyond Gdansk’s Old Town, a number of other destinations await travellers: the suburb of Oliwa hosts parks, a zoo, and a spectacular cathedral, while Sopot offers sandy beaches and nightlife. Gdynia provides some of the area's finest restaurants, trendy bars and a beautiful seashore.